The development leadership at Headway talks through how they're actually building software in the age of AI. From design systems and agentic workflows to vibe-coded apps and more, the team shares what's working, what's not, and what they're learning on real client projects. No hype. Just how the work gets done.
Even-Keeled
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The development leadership at Headway talks through how they're actually building software in the age of AI. From design systems and agentic workflows to vibe-coded apps and more, the team shares what's working, what's not, and what they're learning on real client projects. No hype. Just how the work gets done.
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Recent Episodes
April 17, 2026
Design Systems for AI and Agentic Development
Screenshots and vibe coding only get your agent so far. The Headway dev team digs into what it actually takes to keep AI-generated code consistent at scale, from design system MCPs to structured component APIs to hooks that prevent drift.
February 19, 2026
How Our Dev Team Actually Ships With AI in Early 2026
The Headway dev team breaks down the AI tools, workflows, and tradeoffs behind how they're actually shipping production software in 2026.
May 20, 2024
07: System Architecture and Conway's Law
<p>Dive into the intricate world of system architecture, focusing on Conway's Law and its impact on software development. Learn how organizational communication structures can shape the architecture of systems. The Headway team discusses the balance between creating independent teams for faster development and the potential pitfalls of unnecessary silos, especially for startups and smaller teams.</p><p>Listen to debates on the merits of microservices versus monolithic applications, with insights into how modern technologies like Elixir's flame pattern and serverless solutions like AWS Lambda can offer scalable and efficient solutions. They also discuss hosted environments, from on-premises setups to cloud-native solutions, and how new patterns and technologies make it easier for developers to build robust applications without deep DevOps expertise. This episode provides valuable perspectives and innovative approaches to system design and scalability. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that bridges theory and practical application in software architecture.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Discussion:</strong></p><p>01:34 Diving into System Architecture and Deployment Evolution</p><p>02:20 Exploring Conway's Law in Software Development</p><p>04:04 The Challenges of Team Communication and Project Management</p><p>06:45 Efficiency in Small Teams: The Power of Three</p><p>09:04 Navigating Full Stack Development and Conway's Law</p><p>17:14 Innovative Approaches to Hosted Infrastructure Technology</p><p>27:32 Concluding Thoughts on Conway's Law and the Future of Software Development</p><p> </p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><p>Conway's Law and The Mythical Man-Month</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway%27s_Law" target="_blank">Conway's Law - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mythical-Man-Month-Software-Engineering-Anniversary/dp/0201835959" target="_blank">The Mythical Man-Month by Frederick P. Brooks Jr.</a></li></ul><p>Elixir and the Flame Pattern</p><ul><li><a href="https://elixir-lang.org/" target="_blank">Elixir Language</a></li><li><a href="https://elixirconf.eu/" target="_blank">Chris McCord’s Flame Pattern Presentation at ElixirConf EU</a></li><li><a href="https://github.com/phoenixframework/flame" target="_blank">Flame Pattern Library</a></li><li><a href="http://fly.io/" target="_blank">Fly.io</a><a href="https://fly.io/" target="_blank"> Platform</a></li></ul><p>Serverless and Hosted Environments</p><ul><li><a href="https://aws.amazon.com/lambda/" target="_blank">AWS Lambda</a></li><li><a href="https://supabase.io/" target="_blank">Supabase</a></li><li><a href="https://www.netlify.com/" target="_blank">Netlify</a></li><li><a href="https://vercel.com/" target="_blank">Vercel</a></li></ul><p>Full-Stack Development and LiveView</p><ul><li><a href="https://hexdocs.pm/phoenix_live_view/welcome.html" target="_blank">LiveView for Elixir</a></li><li><a href="https://hotwired.dev/" target="_blank">Hotwire by Basecamp</a></li><li>React Server Components</li></ul><p>Related Articles and Blog Posts</p><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/jasonfried/status/1367453007603116033" target="_blank">Jason Fried’s Tweet on Team Size at 37signals</a></li><li><a href="https://fly.io/javascript-journal/flame-for-javascript-rethinking-serverless/" target="_blank">Fly.io Blog on the Flame Pattern in JavaScript</a></li></ul><p>Books and Frameworks</p><ul><li><a href="https://basecamp.com/shapeup" target="_blank">Shape Up by Basecamp</a></li><li><a href="https://rubyonrails.org/" target="_blank">Ruby on Rails Framework</a></li></ul><p> </p><p>Even-Keeled is a podcast by Headway, a digital product agency.<br /><a href="https://www.headway.io/" target="_blank">https://www.headway.io/</a></p>
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